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October 2019
Scarecrows in the Garden
Atlanta
Enjoy kooky, creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Garden Oct. 1 - Nov. 3.
Learn MoreGreat Pumpkin-Carving Contest
Atlanta
An annual favorite, watch as contestants compete for the most creative pumpkin heads in the Garden during Fest-of-Ale!
Learn MoreGoblins in the Garden
Atlanta
Show off the kids’ Halloween costumes on the Goblin Runway, participate in fall-themed art activities, listen to a storyteller and enjoy pony and train rides.
Learn MoreHoliday Job Fair
Atlanta
Interview for Special Events (event leads, bartenders), Guest Experience (admissions and more) or Longleaf Restaurant (hosts, runners, assistants, snack bar attendants) at the Garden’s upcoming job fair.
Learn MoreFall Fiesta
Atlanta
Chef David Waller, Taqueria del Sol Catering, will highlight the season’s best flavors with an emphasis on empanadas, tamales and more.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing level members & above: Enjoy light bites and a presentation exploring the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s work with community gardens.
Learn MoreAutobiography of a Garden: Artist’s Talk with Andrew Raftery
Atlanta
Artist Andrew Raftery will discuss the relationship between his art and the constantly renewing cycles inherent to gardening.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden during the weekly beer fest featuring a variety of specialty ales from cash bars and live musical entertainment.
Learn MoreNovember 2019
Homemade Pie Making
Atlanta
Elevate the pies you're already making or learn something completely new when you learn how to make pie crust from scratch in this hands-on class.
Learn MoreEthnobotanical Plants of the Conservatory
Atlanta
In this special experience, the Garden’s Fuqua Conservatory Manager will provide an enhanced walk-through of the Conservatory.
Learn MoreGreat Soil for the Garden
Atlanta
Soil preparation is the secret to a thriving garden! Learn how to select the right soil amendments and fertilizers needed to maintain good garden soil.
Learn MoreMake Your Own Succulent Garden
Atlanta
Come plant a Succulent Garden and enter it in the new Atlanta Flower Show! This will be a fun class for children 8 - 12 years of age.
Learn MoreVeterans Day
Atlanta
The Garden honors all active-duty and retired veterans on November 10 in recognition of Veterans Day. Active and retired service members are invited to enjoy the Garden free of charge, and accompanying family members will receive $2 off admission.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights Member Premiere
Atlanta
All members: Be among the first to experience the ninth annual holiday tradition before the show opens to the public.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights
Atlanta
The Garden's annual electrical extravaganza shines nightly Nov. 16, 2019 - Jan. 11, 2020, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Learn MoreHoliday Model Trains
Atlanta
Join kids and the kids-at-heart for this holiday favorite in the Alston Overlook.
Learn MoreFloral Design: Workshop
Atlanta
Join in on the fun as we learn some basic floral design concepts, everyone will create a beautiful arrangement to take home.
Learn MoreHoliday Orchid Sale
Atlanta
Take home botanical beauties at the Garden's Holiday Orchid Sale for under $20! Browse a diverse selection of Dendrobium, Oncidium, Phalaenopsis specimens blooming in holiday colors.
Learn MoreDecember 2019
Reindog Parade
Atlanta
Join the once-a-year fun of dogs in the Garden. Dress your pooch in holiday finery to compete for prizes or to just show off.
Learn MoreBotanical Saint Nick
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov. 30 – Dec. 21, bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to Saint Nick while also enjoying fun holiday activities.
Learn MoreGarden Open: December 23
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on December 23 for APS Winter Break.
Learn MoreGarden Open: December 30
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on December 30 for APS Winter Break.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Christmas Eve
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on Tuesday, December 24, in celebration of Christmas Eve during daytime hours, and again during Garden Lights, Holiday Nights.
Learn MoreGarden Open: Christmas Day
Atlanta
The Garden will be CLOSED during regular daytime hours from 9 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, and will be OPEN from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. for Garden Lights, Holiday Nights.
Learn MoreGarden Open: New Year’s Eve
Atlanta
The Garden will be open on December 31 in celebration of New Year's Eve.
Learn MoreJanuary 2020
Winter Break Camp
Atlanta
Join us on a winter adventure in the Garden. Campers will discover winter’s botanical beauties and learn about winter wildlife. Enjoy two fun-filled days of exploration, activities and artwork.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn, Saturday – Sunday, Nov. 16 – Jan. 5!
Learn MoreIntro to Drawing in Black & White
Atlanta
Drawing is the foundation of visual arts, and anyone can learn its basic principles. Discover composition, proportion, shading and perspective as well as visual elements: line, value, texture, shape, and space.
Learn MoreLunchtime Culture
Atlanta
Every Lunchtime Culture event pairs two Midtown Atlanta arts and culture organizations for a conversation, performance, or tour experience from a fresh perspective. Programs begin at 12:30 p.m., are FREE, and last approximately 30 minutes.
Learn MoreFrog Feeding
Atlanta
Drop by the Fuqua Conservatory Lobby Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. to watch the conservation team tend to the rare and endangered amphibians on display at the Garden.
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